A new $430,000 beach ramp at Ocean View Beach Park is being disassembled after recent storms caused significant erosion around it. Rip it.
Virginia Democrats are looking to call a special session of the General Assembly to take the first step towards redrawing congressional maps, with the aim of giving the party two or three more seats in the house. Rip it.
The Governor has declared a state of emergency amid the government shutdown to ensure that SNAP benefit distribution is not disrupted. Rip it.
Home school enrollments are rising in the state sparking calls for oversight. Rip it.
An emergency Food Bank distribution event, meant to help the ease of the government shutdown, helped at least 500 families last weekend. Rip it.
HRSD has now turned 1 billion gallons of sewage into drinking water and injected it deep underground. Rip it.
Former President Barack Obama will be in Norfolk on Saturday, Nov. 1 to campaign for Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate in Virginia's governor's race. Rip it.
Now that tunnel boring for the HRBT Expansion is complete, crews have started a six-month process to disassemble the tunnel boring machine before sending it back to Richmond. Rip it.
Dynamic pricing on I-64 express lanes caused backlash this week as bad traffic conditions temporarily caused prices to go as high as $18. Rip it.
An uptick in suspected H5N1 bird flu cases has prompted the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to ask the public to report specific instances involving dead birds. Rip it.
The Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Club at Norfolk State University has returned after nearly ten yers of inactivity. Rip it.
Free or discounted Lyft rides will be available across the 757 for Halloween. Rip it.
After a tough start to the season, NSU Football is shaking up it’s coaching lineup. Rip it.
The Admirals opened their season in Savannah, Georgia with a win against the Ghost Pirates. Rip it.
The Virginia Zoo announced the birth of a new southern three-banded armadillo pup this week. Rip it.
Local bands have mixed, matched, and costumed up to bring a line up of cover bands to LAVA MiniFest featuring the faux James Brown, Rage Against The Machine, Heart, The Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, and the Ramones. Rip it.
The Barry Art Museum announced a donation of nearly 200 glass works from Drs. Harold and Myra Weiss. Rip it.
Auditions are coming up for the next Generic Theater production: Desperate Measures. Rip it.
Last weekend to catch Little Theater of Norfolk’s Water by the Spoonful. Rip it.
Kate Hamill's adaptation of the Jane Austen matchmaking classic, Emma, is taking the stage at Virginia Stage Company. Rip it.
A Jazzy Christmas Show is coming to Attucks Theater on December 6th. Rip it.
A few movies and tv shows are casting for roles in Norfolk soon. Rip it.
Currently on Display:
JJJJJerome Ellis: Contradictions at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Tapio Wirkkala: Still at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Constructing Mexico: Photography and National Identity at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era at Chrysler Museum. Rip it.
VIVID: Annual Juried National Exhibition of VIBRANT, BOLD & LOUD Artworks at d’Art Center. Rip it.
The Vault – ¡Presente!: A Juried National Exhibit of Contemporary Hispanic Folk Art in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at d’Art Center. Rip it.
Calligraphy, A Journey Without Destination at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
River of Earth: Meaning and Material in Self-Taught Art From Appalachia at Gordon Art Galleries. Rip it.
The CAN Collection at Assembly. Rip it.
Perry Glass Art Collection at Glass Light. Rip it.
Works by the Artists of d'Art Center in honor of Kim Keene at The Gallery At Elation. Rip it
Dominion Energy is projecting energy use to increase by 5% a year on average, doubling demand by 2045. Rip it.
The United States’ first offshore wind turbine installation vessel, the $715 million “Charybdis” has arrived home in Hampton Roads to help build the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. Rip it.
Allegiant Airlines will be leaving Norfolk International Airport after servicing the airport since 2017. Rip it.
Sentara has a new residency program for doctors doctors in neurology, the first of it’s kind Hampton Roads. Rip it.
The Federal Government is exploring selling 178 commissaries to private operators as they are collectively have over $2.4 billion in deferred maintenance. Rip it.
Virginia’s economy continues to slow amid the government shutdown. Rip it.
The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit expire at the end of 2025. Rip it.
For at least the third time this year, the Carnival Sunshine’s turnover in Norfolk was delayed due to bad weather. Rip it.
Walmart was awarded the 2025 Shipper of the Year award by the Port of Virginia. Rip it.
ODU students are practicing sales skills on calls with AI stand-ins for real clients. Rip it.
Norfolk-based marketing agency Qantm Creative announced that it has appointed Nicole Newsome as its new CEO. Rip it.
Home sales activity in Virginia increased in September, with sales levels continuing their upward trend since June. Rip it.
The LAVA Halloween Extravaganza is the regions biggest Halloween party and it’s happening Saturday. Rip it.
The Admirals home opener is this Friday at Scope. Rip it.
Cosmic Baseball is coming to Harbor Park on June 6th. Rip it.
Spartancon, the NSU Homecoming Finale Concert will feature Boosie & Trey Songz on Oct 25. Rip it.
Fri Oct 24
Norfolk Run Club Meetup at Yorgo's Bageldashery. 6:00 am. Rip it.
Trail Beautification Days on the ERT at Locations Rotate on the ERT. 09:00 am. Rip it.
5th Annual OVCA Charity Golf Classic at Ocean View Golf Course. 9:00 am. Rip it.
NSU Old School Day Party (2025) at Boil Bay Seafood City. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Soirée des Artistes III at Maker's Craft Brewery. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Trick 'r Trees - Night 2 at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 5:00 pm.. Rip it.
Norfolk Flea After Dark : October Edition at COVA Brewing Company. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Anime Bazaar: Spooky Edition at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Afterglow Presents Mollie Pop at Afterglow Brewing. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Sunsets and RnB at The Slover. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
NSU ODU Joint Alumni Day Party at Assembly. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Friday Night Live Music at COVA at COVA Brewing Company. 6:00 pm.. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm.. Rip it.
Volleyball vs. Morgan State at Gill Gymnasium. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Masquerade in Ghent at Colley Avenue. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Trunk or Treat at MJs! at MJ's Tavern. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Drum Circle at Norfolk Event Center. 07:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA Presents: Christopher Paul Stelling + Tall Tall Trees at Vessel Craft Coffee at Vessel Craft Coffee. 7:00 pm.. Rip it.
Feminine: Womxn in the Arts w/ the Womxns Connective at Eleanor's NFK. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Silent Movie Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde with Dorothy Papadakos at Christ & Saint Luke's Episcopal Church. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
A Deep Dive into Alto Adige, Italy with Maegan at Vino Culture. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Haunted Temple Fall Haunt at Norfolk Haunted Temple. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Worcester Railers - Opening Night at Norfolk Scope Arena. 7:05 pm.. Rip it.
Leela James at Attucks Theatre. 7:30 pm.. Rip it.
Water by the Spoonful at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Gabe Niles spins live at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm.. Rip it.
G Herbo at The NorVA. 8:00 pm.. Rip it.
The Legendary DJ Kool at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The OV Beach Tavern - Acoustic with Heather and Nathan at The OV Beach Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Goth Night at 37th & Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Tim Bakner performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Khalil G performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Grizzly performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Sat Oct 25
Morning Group Bicycle Ride at East Coast Bicycles. 7:00 am. Rip it.
Ocean View Run Club Weekend Long Run at TBA. 7:15 am. Rip it.
Yoga at the Market at Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. 9:00 am. Rip it.
East Beach/EOV Farmers Market at Bay Oaks Park. 9:00 am. Rip it.
ERT Botanical Bike Tour: Gardens of West Ghent at Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School. 9:00 am. Rip it.
Toddler Time at Nauticus. 9:30 am.. Rip it.
PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" at Chrysler Hall. 10:00 am.. Rip it.
Bhav at the Healing Loft at The Healing Loft VB. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Live Life Fresh Boom Box Bike Ride at Freshtopia. 10:30 am. Rip it.
Robbie Meade performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
2nd Annual Highland Park Halloween Party at Elation Brewing. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Boos & Brews at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm.. Rip it.
Back to Basics Watercolor Workshop at d'Art Center. 12:00 pm.. Rip it.
ERT Halloween Puppy Parade at Smartmouth Brewing Company. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Five Points Farmers Market at Five Points Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Crab Feast & Oyster Roast at American Legion Post 35. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
One Man Bass Band performs live at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Haunt Fest w/ market and live music at Elation Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Five Points Farmers Market at Five Points Park. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Spooky Cinema: The Addams Family at Naro Cinema. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" at Chrysler Hall. 2:00 pm.. Rip it.
Football vs. South Carolina State at Dick Price Stadium. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Mollie Pop performs live at COVA Brewing Company. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
LAVA HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA 2025 Block Party at Toast + Perro Blanco at Toast. 3:30 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Spooktacular! at The Annex. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Halloween Printmaking w//Jenn Hilliard at d'Art Center. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
Crazy DJ Music Bingo at Hank's Filling Station. 4:30 pm. Rip it.
True Crime: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour at Hilton Norfolk The Main. 05:00 pm. Rip it.
The Other Mother Coraline Market at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Vanitas Art Night at Less Than/Ceremony at Outside the Lines Art Studio. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Desiree Jordan performs live at Varia. 6:00 pm.. Rip it.
Take Over Saturday: Portugal Part I with Seth from Dionysos at Vino Culture. 6:00 pm. Rip it.
Boos & Brews Bar Crawl - Norfolk at Waterside District. 07:00 pm. Rip it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at Maker's Craft Brewery. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Christian Tre at Just Birdies at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Steve Link performs live at Elation Brewing. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Emily Woodhull & Forest Flynn perform live at Torch Bistro. 7:00 pm. Rip it.
Norfolk Admirals v Worcester Railers at Norfolk Scope. 7:05 pm.. Rip it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show by Fishnet Ink at Maker's Craft at Maker's Craft Brewery. 8:00 pm.. Rip it.
Spartancon Homecoming Finale w/ Boosie & Trey Songz at Echols Hall. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Nu Audio with KMB & Rylo at Only You Lounge. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Water by the Spoonful at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm.. Rip it.
2025 Halloween party at MJ's Tavern. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
Nerd Takeover: Pokemon at 37th and Zen. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
The NSUAA Afterparty! at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ SoundStar performs live at Tap It Local. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Hutch performs live at Grain. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
Confessions: RNB Groove at The NorVA. 9:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ CJ performs live at Baxters. 9:30 pm. Rip it.
Improvageddon: The Ultimate Improv Comedy Competition at Push Comedy Theater. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Traptastic: Elsewhere w/ Baby Oil, Vega, Mitch B, & WLTHY at the Annex. 10:00 pm. Rip it.
Sun Oct 26
PBA Booster Club 8 Game Sweeper at AMF Norfolk Bowling Lanes. 10:00 am. Rip it.
Slow and Steady Sunday Group Ride at Slow & Steady Bike Goods. 10:30 am. Rip it.
PAW Patrol Live! 'A Mighty Adventure' at Chrysler Hall. 11:00 am.. Rip it.
Grant Austin Taylor performs live at Grain. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Radical Studies Book Club at Eleanor's NFK. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Halloween Harvest Festival at The Chrysler Museum of Art. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Witch, Please! Pet Tarot Readings at Pawsnickety Pets. 11:00 am. Rip it.
Book Signing + Meet & Greet with Danielle Boyce at Afterglow Brewing. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Lunch on the Lot at Maker's Craft Brewery at Maker's Craft Brewery. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Chili Cook-Off and Petting Zoo (Sponsored by the Men's Club) at Ohef Sholom Temple. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
Soulful Brunch: Homecoming Edition at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. 12:00 pm. Rip it.
DJ Retro P performs live at Baxters. 12:30 pm. Rip it.
Sunday Game Day Watch Party at Waterside District. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Volleyball vs. Coppin State at Gill Gymnasium. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Quick Sip with Betty: If You Like Pinot Noir... at Vino Culture. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Lipgloss & Lashes Drag Brunch at 37th and Zen. 1:00 pm. Rip it.
Frights & Fishnets Drag Brunch at The Wave. 1:30 pm. Rip it.
Va Stage Co performs live at Emma at Wells Theatre. 2:00 pm. Rip it.
Water by the Spoonful at Little Theatre of Norfolk. 8:00 pm. Rip it.
PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" at Chrysler Hall. 3:00 pm.. Rip it.
Tour de ORF at Smartmouth Beer. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Cedar Grove Cemetery. 3:00 pm. Rip it.
Fall Festival Block Party at CrossRoads Church. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghouls Just Wanna Shop at Locals Marketplace. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Black Rose & Dagger's Trunk or Treat at Black Rose & Dagger Tattoo & Body Piercing. 4:00 pm. Rip it.
Traditional Irish Session at Grace O'Malley's Irish Pub. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
Ghouls Just Wanna Shop at Locals Marketplace. 5:00 pm. Rip it.
The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology at Push Comedy Theater. 8:00 pm.. Rip it.
Mike Demoss performs live at Grain. 8:30 pm. Rip it.
Grab a basket full of fresh produce for just $5 this Saturday at Five Points Farmers Market. Rip it.
A special wizarding experience is going down at Freemason Abbey with a real life Dumbledore. Rip it.
Codex is serving a bit of state fair nostalgia with a scallion funnel cake. Rip it.
Apple cider margs might be the autumnal treat you need to get at Colley Cantina. Rip it.
Shrimp tacos & rooftop ‘ritas. That’s the life at Grain. Rip it.
Kobros x Toast is slinging sage lattes this weekend. Rip it.
Fresh and profresh French pastries are one of the finer joys in life. Rip it.
